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slackening

/ˈslækənɪŋ/ /ˈslæknɪŋ/

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verb

Diminuer, se relâcher

To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.

Examples :

"The pace slackened."

L'allure a diminué.

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verb

Relâcher, diminuer

To make slack, less taut, or less intense.

Examples :

"The construction crew noticed the rope holding the scaffolding was slackening, so they tightened it immediately for safety. "

L'équipe de construction a remarqué que la corde qui soutenait l'échafaudage se relâchait, alors elle l'a immédiatement tendue pour des raisons de sécurité.

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verb

Éteindre, éteindre à la chaux

To deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake.

Examples :

"to slacken lime"

Éteindre la chaux.

chemistry process

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noun

Relâchement, diminution

The act by which something slackens; loss of speed, tautness, etc.

Examples :

"The slackening of the rope made it difficult to pull the boat ashore. "

Le relâchement de la corde rendait difficile de tirer le bateau à terre.

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